A 106-loss laughingstock a year ago, the Royals find themselves in a push to make the playoffs

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A 106-loss laughingstock a year ago, the Royals find themselves in a push to make the playoffs
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The Kansas City Royals were a 106-loss laughingstock a year ago. But some smart trades and savvy free-agent signings, coupled with the growth of young stars such as Bobby Witt Jr., have the Royals in playoff contention with 35 games to go in the regular season.

Kansas City Royals ’ Vinnie Pasquantino celebrates with teammates after their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 3-0. Kansas City Royals ’ MJ Melendez and Dairon Blanco celebrate after their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 3-0.

Picollo has been just as successful filling holes in the lineup. The trade for Paul DeJong from the White Sox late last month barely merited a footnote, but he’s hitting .286 with three homers and eight RBIs in 14 games in Kansas City. “Man, he has tremendous ceiling,” Angels manager Ron Washington marveled. “He’s got everything it takes to be a superstar.”

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